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The Buffalo Bills’ hopes of making it to their first Super Bowl since the 1993 season have been dented as they prepare to face the Denver Broncos in the AFC Divisional Round.
First, Josh Allen was one of 15 players listed on the Bills’ injury report to start the week. Allen suffered three injuries simultaneously: a foot, a knee and a right finger. He was limited in practice Tuesday, but participated fully Wednesday.
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Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) is sacked by Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Josh Hines-Allen, left, as defensive end Travon Walker (44) attempts to help during the second half of an NFL playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026, in Jacksonville, Florida. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Even as banged up as he is, the ball is in Allen’s hands to make magic on the court. He did it against the Jacksonville Jaguars by scoring three times, including a passing touchdown to Dalton Kincaid with 8:56 left and a rushing score to give Buffalo the lead with about 1:04 left.
The Broncos, who have one of the best defenses in the NFL, are very aware of what Allen can bring. He totaled 272 passing yards and two touchdowns in their game last year.
“One thing we have to eliminate is his second chance opportunities,” Broncos cornerback Patrick Surtain II said of Allen. “He thrives on that and finds opportunities even if the play isn’t there. He’s a big player, so we have to plan the game and eliminate the explosives.”
Broncos defensive coordinator Vance Joseph has the privilege of developing a defensive plan to stop the Bills.
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen leaves the medical tent during the first half of an NFL playoff football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026, in Jacksonville, Florida. (AP Photo/Chris O’Meara)
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“His legs are special, he has that size, he can make every throw. It’s no different for us, but you can’t fake it, obviously. If you could, you would. But you can’t,” Joseph said. “There’s this guy named Josh Allen and he lives in Buffalo.”
For all of Allen’s greatness, the injury report is lengthy and he lost another weapon.
Bills wide receiver Tyrell Shavers will miss the remainder of the playoffs after suffering a torn knee ligament, head coach Sean McDermott said Tuesday. The news came a day after McDermott said Gabe Davis suffered a similar injury.
Khalil Shakir, Keon Coleman and Brandin Cooks represent the healthy receivers on the team’s official depth chart. Mecole Hardman and Stephen Gosnell are candidates for promotion to the active roster. The team also added Kristian Wilkerson to the practice squad.
Kincaid (knee/calf), Ty Johnson (ankle) and Curtis Samuel (elbow) are the other injured offensive players on the list. Samuel is on the reserve/injured list.
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) celebrates his touchdown with tight end Dawson Knox (88) during the second half of an NFL playoff football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026, in Jacksonville, Florida. (AP Photo/Chris O’Meara)
Terrel Bernard (calf), AJ Epenesa (neck), Maxwell Hairston (ankle), Damar Hamlin (pectoral), Matt Milano (ankle), Ed Oliver (bicep), Jordan Poyer (hamstring), Greg Rousseau (back), Shaq Thompson (neck) and Matt Prater (right quad/right calf) are also listed in the report.
“What we need to focus on is what’s in front of us…and that’s managing the things we can manage and control,” McDermott said via the team’s website. “It’s next man up. It’s pretty cold what this is about and what needs to happen here for us.”
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The two teams will meet Saturday at 4:30 p.m. ET
